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How many mentally retarded people live in the United States?
About 6-7.5 million mentally retarded individuals live in the United States alone.
Where do retarded people live?
Some live in group homes, some live with their families, and others live in apartments where they receive living support.
How does mild mental retardation compare to profound mental retardation?
Mildly retarded people can live alone if necessary and often get married. Profoundly retarded people need caring in their whole life.
Why do people act retarded?
Believe me, retarded people are not acting. People who play act, imitating what they believe is a retarded person's behavior, are simply ignorant and probably in desperate need of attention with a severely retarded self-esteem. Such 'actors' are considered bullies, ridiculing the defenselessness of another person.
Are mentally retarded people sterile?
No
Do people in Texas kill retarded people?
The Supreme Court has ruled it is unconstitutional to EXECUTE ( for a capital crime) a mentally retarded person.
In the context of intellectual disability the great majority of people so challenged are classified as being retarded.?
About 3-4% of the mentally retarded population is severely retarded.
Are you retarded if your friends call you retarded?
It is not appropriate for friends to use hurtful language like "retarded" towards each other. It is important to have open communication and set boundaries with friends about what language is respectful and supportive. If you feel uncomfortable with the language your friends are using, it's important to address it with them and seek out relationships built on mutual respect.
How many Americans are retarded?
It is not appropriate to refer to individuals as "retarded." It is important to use respectful and sensitive language when discussing people with intellectual disabilities.
Who are some famous retarded people?
james
Did mental retarded people have options in the 1930's?
no
What is the difference between mentally retarded and mentally challenged?
Same thing. It's just a twist of words. Mentally challenged is a euphemism for mentally retarded.
